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Ararat Rural City Council, 24 February 2026

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Decisions

  1. Accept Barkly Street CBD parking audit plans and start public consultation

    Audit and proposed changes for Barkly Street between Queen Street and View Point Street, Ararat, to be consulted via Engage Ararat.

    Carried p. 22 of the official minutes (opens the PDF)

  2. Adopt revised S6 Instrument of Delegation and revoke prior staff delegations

    Adopted immediately upon common seal affixing, revoking all previous staff delegations other than the CEO, including S6A (7/0).

    Carried p. 36 of the official minutes (opens the PDF)

  3. Approve outward-facing policy design template for Council documents

    Approved redesigned template with plain language and consistent sections (7/0).

    Carried p. 126 of the official minutes (opens the PDF)

  4. Approve OTTA seal works for nominated roads in the 2025/26 capital works program

    Sealing works estimated at $889,000 for nominated roads (7/0).

    Carried p. 22 of the official minutes (opens the PDF)

  5. Receive January 2026 update on Prestige Mill Infrastructure Project at 87 Queen St

    Received the January 2026 report; a $7.3 million Federal grant enables infrastructure for 90 new dwellings.

    p. 171 of the official minutes (opens the PDF)

Other notable items

  • Community Engagement Program December 2025 update report received.
  • Petition for Grevillea Court Park picnic table, seating, and small outdoor gym laid on table.

Tech & Innovation Notes

  • Barkly Street CBD parking changes to go to public consultation via Engage Ararat.
  • NBN connections included in Prestige Mill Infrastructure Project design work.
287 pages of minutesdecisions from pp. 22, 36, 126, 171